Aug 31, 2021

Reignite growth in your company by doing this one thing: Be curious. Rethink your assumptions about why people buy from you-- and why they don’t. On this episode, Laurie Barkman talks with Dr. James Richardson, a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, about the importance of...

Aug 24, 2021

In Africa, private businesses have just a 2% succession rate to the second generation, compared to 40% in the US. Helping owners achieve business success and lead their family organizations to long-term impact and legacy is a core focus for Nike Anani. With over a decade of family business expertise in Africa, Nike is...

Aug 15, 2021

How does exit planning differ from succession planning for business owners? Laurie Barkman and Mike Silverman, Shareholder of Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, discuss the strategic benefits of business transition planning to maximize enterprise value and exit options. Listen in to learn more about the differences between exit...

Aug 8, 2021

Business succession isn't easy, especially when it's unexpected. Listen in as three 3rd generation siblings share their personal and professional challenges of dealing with the death of their father, Kurt Lesker III, CEO of Kurt J. Lesker Company.  With support from their family and executive team, KJLC successfully...

Aug 2, 2021

Sixteen years ago, Nelson Anderson bought a small printing franchise from his father-in-law. And for 10 years, he did it all - from sales to operations and more. With the helpful guidance of trusted advisors, Nelson built a team and processes that enabled him to step back, a hard thing to do but has enabled their...